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Reynaldo Hahn
Reynaldo Hahn de Echenagucia (9 August 1874 – 28 January 1947) was a French composer, conductor, music critic, and singer. He is best known for his songs – mélodies – of which he wrote more than 100.
Hahn was born in Caracas but his family moved to Paris when he was a child, and he lived most of his life there.
After the First World War, in which he served in the army, Hahn adapted to new musical and theatrical trends.
During the Second World War Hahn, who was of Jewish descent, took refuge in Monaco, returning to Paris in 1945 where he was appointed director of the Opéra. He died in Paris in 1947, aged 72.
Hahn was born in Caracas but his family moved to Paris when he was a child, and he lived most of his life there.
After the First World War, in which he served in the army, Hahn adapted to new musical and theatrical trends.
During the Second World War Hahn, who was of Jewish descent, took refuge in Monaco, returning to Paris in 1945 where he was appointed director of the Opéra. He died in Paris in 1947, aged 72.
